Active complex Breakfast for skin, 1 L

"Breakfast for Skin" Active Complex: Nourish, Protect, and Revitalize

Introduce your skin to the ultimate morning ritual with our "Breakfast for Skin" Active Complex, a remarkable liquid blend expertly crafted in Germany. Ranging in color from red to amber and perfectly soluble in both water and glycerin, this versatile complex (INCI: Gereinigtes Wasser, Glycerin, Auszug Mohn, Schachtelhalm, Kornblume, Geißblatt, Arnika, Hydrolyse Getreideproteine) is formulated to provide a comprehensive range of benefits. With flexible inclusion rates from 2-10% depending on the application, it’s designed to nourish, protect, and revitalize the skin, much like a balanced breakfast fuels the body.

Description and Key Features

The "Breakfast for Skin" Active Complex is a synergistic fusion of botanical extracts and hydrolyzed grain proteins, meticulously developed to deliver a holistic approach to skin health. This clear liquid concentrate, boasting a pH balance of 5.5-6.5 (ideal for skin compatibility), seamlessly integrates into a wide array of cosmetic formulations. Its rich color, varying from red to amber, is a natural characteristic of its potent plant-derived components.

The power of this complex lies in its key active ingredients:

• Poppy Extract (Auszug Mohn): Known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, helping to calm irritated skin and improve elasticity.
• Horsetail Extract (Schachtelhalm): Rich in silica, essential for strengthening skin connective tissue, improving elasticity, and promoting a smoother appearance.
• Cornflower Extract (Kornblume): Renowned for its calming and refreshing properties, especially beneficial for tired or sensitive skin around the eyes.
• Honeysuckle Extract (Geißblatt): Offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, protecting the skin from environmental stressors.
• Arnica Extract (Arnika): Traditionally used for its soothing and restorative properties, aiding in the recovery of stressed or compromised skin.
• Hydrolyzed Grain Proteins (Hydrolyse Getreideproteine): Provide deep hydration, improve skin texture, and offer a protective barrier, making the skin feel soft and supple.

This unique combination works in harmony to provide comprehensive support for skin's daily needs, making it a truly "breakfast" for your complexion.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

The "Breakfast for Skin" Active Complex is incredibly versatile, making it an indispensable ingredient for diverse cosmetic product categories. Its broad range of recommended inclusion percentages allows for targeted benefits across various formulations:

• Cleansing Gels, Milks, and Ubtans (5% inclusion):
  • Gentle Cleansing: Incorporate into facial cleansers to add nourishing and soothing properties, preventing dryness and irritation during the cleansing process.
  • Skin Prep: Helps prepare the skin by infusing it with beneficial extracts, leaving it soft and ready for subsequent treatments.
• Serums and Masks (10% inclusion):
  • Intensive Treatment: Ideal for concentrated facial serums and masks that require a higher dose of active ingredients for maximum revitalizing, hydrating, and protective effects.
  • Targeted Solutions: Formulate anti-aging serums, hydrating masks, or radiance-boosting treatments that provide intense nourishment.
• Shampoos, Shower Gels, and Children's Bath Cosmetics (5-10% inclusion):
  • Skin and Scalp Health: Adds soothing and moisturizing properties to cleansing products, benefiting both skin and scalp.
  • Gentle Formulations: Perfect for children's bath products due to its gentle nature and skin-friendly pH, ensuring a tear-free and nourishing wash.
• Body Care and Lymphotonic Gels (10% inclusion):
  • Overall Body Nourishment: Enhances body lotions, creams, and balms, providing hydration, elasticity, and antioxidant protection for the entire body.
  • Circulation Support: In lymphotonic gels, its botanical extracts can support healthy circulation and reduce the appearance of puffiness.
• Healing Formulas for Skin (6-10% inclusion):
  • Restorative Action: Ideal for products aimed at soothing and restoring compromised skin, such as after-sun balms, minor irritation creams, or post-treatment care.
  • Barrier Support: Helps support the skin's natural healing processes and strengthens its protective barrier.
• Post-Peeling Care (5-8% inclusion):
  • Calming and Recovery: Specifically beneficial for formulations designed to soothe and accelerate skin recovery after chemical peels or other intensive treatments, reducing redness and discomfort.
  • Rehydration: Aids in rehydrating and nourishing freshly exfoliated skin, promoting a smoother recovery.
• UV Protection for Skin (5-10% inclusion):
  • Enhanced Defense: While not a standalone UV filter, its antioxidant properties can provide additional protection against environmental damage when incorporated into sunscreens or after-sun products.
  • Skin Shield: Helps to mitigate the effects of sun exposure and oxidative stress, promoting overall skin resilience.

The "Breakfast for Skin" Active Complex truly lives up to its name, offering a complete spectrum of benefits that cater to various skin needs, making it an invaluable ingredient for formulators worldwide.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Morning Glow" Hydrating & Protecting Facial Serum

Create a lightweight, fast-absorbing facial serum designed to hydrate, protect, and give your skin a healthy "morning glow."

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, serum bottles, droppers) using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
2. Hydrate Hyaluronate (Optional): In a small, separate container, disperse the Sodium Hyaluronate powder into a small amount of distilled water (e.g., 10-20ml). Let it sit for at least 30 minutes (or longer) to fully hydrate into a gel.
3. Combine Phase A: In your main beaker, combine the remaining distilled water, glycerin, and propanediol. Stir gently until fully mixed.
4. Add Actives (Phase B): Add the pre-hydrated Sodium Hyaluronate gel (if used) to Phase A. If not pre-hydrating, add the powder directly and stir very well until dissolved. Then add the "Breakfast for Skin" Active Complex and Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide). Stir the mixture thoroughly for several minutes until all ingredients are uniformly dispersed.
5. Add Preservative (Phase C): Add your chosen broad-spectrum preservative to the serum mixture. Stir well for at least 2-3 minutes to ensure it's evenly distributed.
6. pH Adjustment (Crucial): Check the pH of your serum using a pH meter or strips. Aim for a pH between 5.5 and 6.5, which is ideal for skin compatibility and aligns with the complex's natural pH. Adjust if necessary using a diluted solution of lactic acid (to lower pH) or a diluted solution of baking soda (to raise pH), adding drop by drop and rechecking.
7. Final Transfer: Carefully pour the finished serum into a clean, sterile dark glass bottle with a dropper or pump dispenser to protect it from light.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Optimal Inclusion: The 10% inclusion rate of "Breakfast for Skin" Active Complex in this serum ensures a potent dose of its beneficial properties for maximum effect.
• Adding to Formulas: Due to its water and glycerin solubility, this complex is very easy to incorporate. Always add it to the water phase of your formulations. If creating an emulsion, add it during the cool-down phase (below 45°C) to protect its active compounds.
• pH Stability: The complex has a pH range of 5.5-6.5, which is very skin-friendly. Aim to keep your final product's pH within a similar range for optimal performance and comfort.
• Color Variation: Be aware that the natural color of the complex (red to amber) may slightly tint your final product, especially if it's a clear serum or light-colored cream. This is normal and a sign of its natural origin.
• Storage: Store the finished serum in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, to maintain the stability and efficacy of the ingredients.
• Patch Test: Before full application, always perform a patch test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin (e.g., inner forearm) to check for any sensitivities or allergic reactions.
• Frequency: Apply 2-3 drops of the serum to clean, damp skin morning and night, before your moisturizer. It serves as an excellent foundational layer for daily skin protection and nourishment.